In recent years, Philippine lawmakers have grappled with the complex challenges posed by Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). Initially introduced to boost economic growth, these entities have become synonymous with illicit activities, including the dissemination of disinformation. Below, we will discuss the intricate relationship between banned POGOs and the spread of fake news, examining the …
With the recent news that its biggest competitor – Macau – has fallen on hard times, the Philippine casino industry is primed for big things. POGOs are on the way out, PIGOs are on the way in, Boracay is getting new IRs, and Manny Pacquiao is currently the betting favorite to win the 2022 Presidential …
Big things are happening in the domestic Philippines gambling market. Just recently, it was announced that half of the country’s POGOs – or Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators – have closed up shop and fled the country without paying their outstanding tax bills. And while this left PAGCOR reeling a bit with upwards of $30 million …
As of right now, most retail gambling in the Philippines has been temporarily suspended. Per the government’s overarching coronavirus response, PAGCOR – the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation – has shuttered all operations in the National Capital Region, or NCR. This includes all 16 NCR cities, and all forms of retail gambling have been put …
An illegal gambling den was raided at a Philippine immigration jail at the Bureau of Immigration (BI) near Manila. Philippine immigration operatives launched a surprise raid at a BI jail in Taguig after surveilling the BI Warden Facility for over two months. The raid resulted in cash seized in the amount of PHP130,000, credit cards, …